I did it!

The kids were excited. The first past of our mega long summer together (ie my 9 week parental break from work, at the same time as their annual 2 month holiday from school!) was going to be celebrated in Paris. With the added bonus of a place to stay, with Hubbie’s cousin Mark and his … Continue reading →

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Paris last week. At the recommendation of Marc and Rosanna, our Parisian side of the family, we headed into the Park St-Cloud on a balmy Friday evening. St Cloud is a classic park overlooking Paris and was the site of an old Monastry founded by … Continue reading →

The iconic American denim brand, Levi’s’ has launched its new retail space on the prestigious French shopping avenue, the Champs-Élysées. The three-storey store uses recycled material in a comprehensive eco-friendly conceptual design extending even to electrical lighting and ventilation. Presenting a ‘destination’ shopping space, the store features an impressive in-house denim tailor — the fourth … Continue reading →

For once luck was on my side. We arrived in France to find the house in perfect shape, clean enough (thanks to Hubbie’s flying visit in December) and warm. But best of all (though it took a little adjusting to in the planning of the week) – no internet, no tv, no telephone. (cheers Orange!). … Continue reading →

Appreciating Ever felt there must be more to life? Well good news, there is! And it’s right here in front of us. We just need to stop and take notice. Learning to be more mindful and aware can do wonders for our well-being in all areas of life – like our walk to work, the … Continue reading →

Love life, and you’ll love Paris! Such joy to jump on a Thalys train and be there in under 2 hours, to walk, look and listen, unwind and enjoy the ‘joie de vivre’. And to indulge in my occasional love affair with my beloved camera………. such moments are just sheer bliss. Enjoy!….. June 2010